CARS National Railway Day & CUTA Tradeshow

CARS National Railway Day & CUTA Tradeshow

November 3 - 5, 2025
Montreal

📅 Dates: November 3–5, 2025
📍 Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal, Montreal, QC

Join industry leaders, suppliers, and professionals from the railway and urban transit sectors for a collaborative event featuring:

CARS National Railway Day – Industry trends, tech, and policy updates

CARS Railway Pavilion – Tradeshow with top railway suppliers

CUTA Tradeshow – Urban mobility solutions and networking

Speaker Sessions & Technical Tours – Expert insights and hands-on experiences


🗓️ Event Agenda

Monday, November 3

  • 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM | CUTA Sessions & Technical Tours
  • 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | CARS Montreal Port Tour
  • 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Exhibitor Move-in
  • 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | CARS Board Meeting
  • 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM | German Market Entry & Collaboration Session
  • 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | CUTA Committee Meetings

Tuesday, November 4

  • 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM | Joint Networking Breakfast
  • 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Tradeshow Floor Open
  • 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | CARS Railway Stage
  • 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM | Midday Break
  • 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | CARS Railway Stage
  • 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Exhibitor Move-Out
  • 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | CUTA Business Members Reception
  • 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM | CARS Reception
  • 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM | CARS Awards Dinner

Wednesday, November 5

  • 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM | CUTA Sessions

 

đź’° Registration & Tickets

CARS National Railway Day Registration

Category Price
CARS Members $599 CAD
Non-Members $799 CAD

Awards Dinner Tickets

  • Single Seat: $189 CAD
  • Table of 10: $1,890 CAD

🎟️ Ticketing Notes:

  • CUTA Members: Contact CUTA for a discount code to register at CARS Member pricing.
  • CARS Members: Purchase CUTA tickets directly through CUTA.
  • Tradeshow Access: Free for all attendees.
  • Complimentary Registration: Available for Class 1, Short Line, Transit, Shippers, Students, and Government Employees.

🏆 CARS Annual Awards

🗓 Deadline to Apply: September 30, 2025
📥 Application Form: One form covers all base awards
📧 Submit to: NRD@railwaysuppliers.ca

Base Awards

  • 🛡 Safety Award – For safety innovation and leadership
  • 🌍 Diversity Award – For inclusive strategies and impact
  • 💡 Innovation Award – For advanced technologies and community impact

Special Recognitions

  • 🌟 Future of Rail Award – For professionals under 40
  • 🏅 Lifetime Achievement Award – For career-long contributions

📧 Nominations: Send name, bio, and contact info to NRD@railwaysuppliers.ca


🏨 Hotel Information

InterContinental Montreal
360 Saint Antoine Ouest, Montréal, QC H2Y 3X4
Group Rate: $265.00 CAD
Booking Link: https://book.passkey.com/go/cars2025 


🤝 Sponsorship Opportunities

Become a sponsor and gain visibility among Canada’s rail and transit leaders.
Options include:

  • Platinum to Bronze levels
  • Port of Montreal Tour
  • Exhibitor Passport
  • Awards Dinner

📄 Sponsorship Prospectus Available


Floor Plan - FINAL SOLD OUT

Speakers / Panelists

Member

NRD 2025 - Member Registration
This is an all-access pass to the full day conference and networking. Full Registration ticket holders will have access. NOTE: Awards Dinner Not Included.
Early-bird rate is no longer available
$599.00 + tax Sign In
NRD 2025 - Awards Dinner
Gala Dinner Single Seat
$189.00 + tax Sign In
NRD 2025 - Awards Dinner Table
Awards Dinner Table of 10
$1,890.00 + tax Sign In
CUTA & CARS 3 Day Conference Ticket
Accsess to all CUTA Sessions and CARS Sessions.
$1,949.00 + tax
Proceed to Checkout

Non-Member

NRD 2025 - Non-Member Registration
This is an all-access pass to the full day of conference and tradeshow accsess. NOTE: Awards Dinner Not Included.
$799.00 + tax
NRD 2025 - Awards Dinner Table
Awards Dinner Table of 10
$1,890.00 + tax
NRD 2025 - Awards Dinner
Gala Dinner Single Seat
$189.00 + tax
Proceed to Checkout

Sponsorship

NRD25 Platinum Sponsor
Platinum level sponsorship offers the sponsoring company the highest level of visibility.
$15,000.00 + tax
NRD25 Gold Sponsor
The Gold-level sponsorship offers the sponsoring company a high level of visibility.
$10,000.00 + tax
NRD25 Silver Sponsor
Silver level sponsorship offers the sponsoring company a mid-level of visibility.
$5,000.00 + tax
NRD25 Bronze Sponsor
This investment provides much-needed broad support to CARS to help cover the cost of audio/visual services, support services and other operating expenses during the Conference.
$3,500.00 + tax
NRD25 Awards Dinner Sponsor
The sponsor’s logo will be displayed at the CARS Award Dinner and includes two (2) dinner seats.
$1,000.00 + tax
Port of Montreal Tour Sponsor
As the Port of Montreal Tour Sponsor, you'll receive social media recognition, your logo featured in the program and on the CARS website, and on-site acknowledgment during bus loading.
$4,000.00 + tax
Exhibitor Passport Sponsor
As the Exhibitor Passport Sponsor, you'll receive logo placement on the printed passport, in the program, and on the CARS website, social media recognition, and verbal acknowledgment during the prize draw at the CARS Awards Dinner.
$3,000.00 + tax
Proceed to Checkout